De Vore Recruiting Blog

Sometimes it's good to pause and to reflect upon the value and
necessity of the nursing profession.

Likely if you're reading this, you have been a nurse or held another
position in the healthcare profession for quite some time. In most cases, you
entered the field in order to provide comfort to those in a vulnerable state.
It was (and is) a vocation rather than a profession for you.

The healthcare industry remains solid and continues to support the U.S.
job market as a whole thanks to its stability. Hiring is seeing above-average
growth. The industry provides quality salaries alongside the opportunity to
make a significant impact on the wellbeing of others.

Perhaps the single most important thing in anyone's existence is their
quality of life. If it's not adequate, it affects all aspects of your life.
Healthcare professionals directly address and impact this part of your life.

The healthcare field has been an in-demand field for a while now. The
industry has been especially competitive as of late due to the fact that hiring
cooled down following the Affordable Care Act. However, hiring is picking back
up, and having a competitive resume that stands out is still as important as
ever.

The healthcare industry is experiencing hiring growth that should
continue through the beginning of 2015. This positive news is a dose of much
needed relief for many who were starting to worry about the various reasons for
which there was a dearth of open positions.

The enactment of the Affordable Care Act – while a positive change for many
uninsured citizens – did negatively affect healthcare hiring as many wanted to
wait and to observe potential fallout from the new legislation. However, new
figures from the Altarum Health Institute’s Center for Sustainable Health
Spending and the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that open jobs in
the industry are increasing.

Around 28,500 jobs were added to hospitals throughout 2014.
Approximately 4,300 positions at hospitals were added in the month of November
alone. As a whole, the healthcare industry averaged 28,900 new career positions
every month since November 2013. So between November 2013 and November 2014,
around 261,000 new jobs were filled – with the help of nursing recruiting
agencies.

Physicians’ offices faired the best overall when comparing the various
sectors within healthcare. They added 6,600 jobs in two months in 2014. Home
healthcare added 5,000 positions. Unfortunately, nursing care facilities didn’t
see similar growth. Around 1,300 jobs were cut between October and November
last year.

The Altarum Institute’s figures showed that 24,500 new jobs were added
to the healthcare industry in October 2014 alone.

The Affordable Care Act created much change within the industry, which
affected reimbursements and other issues. Healthcare providers sometimes
struggle to collect patients’ high deductibles. The good news is that hiring is
increasing finally.

De Vore Recruiting, one
of the nation’s top healthcare
recruiters, is hiring for a plethora of nursing and director-level
positions for assisted/skilled living and nursing home facilities. To see the
full list, visit our website here. Please feel free
to call our recruiting specialists today at 877-411-4358 for more assistance.

The nursing profession is experiencing an identity crisis of
sorts. Pop culture has twisted the narrative regarding this noble trade, which
begs the question, can any layperson
correctly identify what it is nurses actually do? Hint: it’s a far cry from
kindling steamy romances in the ICU or making brash decisions in the heat of
the moment set to a swelling dramatic score.

Given how far pop culture has distorted the reality of
nursing, perhaps the last place you’d expect to find an accurate depiction of
the profession is on behalf of an animated movie starring a cartoon robot.
Disney’s Big Hero 6 is arguably the
most competent portrayal of nurses to shore up outside the crowded sea of
mainstream entertainment in years.

Meet Baymax: a lovably loyal, affable, and dutiful
robot/caregiver. Outside of the obvious dissimilarities, Baymax actually has
quite a bit in common with other working nurses today; he evaluates health
conditions of his patient, provides personalized recommendations relating to
his health and even finds time to educate him on his neurochemical processes.
Not bad for an hour and forty-eight minutes of work, wouldn’t you say?

Contrast this with depictions of nurses elsewhere like Showtime’sNurse Jackie and you’ll quickly find
Hollywood is all about the drama. Although the show’s central figure, Jackie
Peyton, can be counted as highly skilled and sympathetic — qualities frequently
found within the nursing sector — she also happens to be a lying, corruptible,
drug addict.

While it’s refreshing to see more accurate portrayals of
nurses in mainstream media, but Hollywood certainly has a penchant for the
sensational — occasionally at the expense of a time-honored trade. As one
writer on behalf of NPR
puts it, “You know your profession has an image problem when you point to a
balloonish animated robot doll and say ‘Yes, that’s good. That accurately
reflects what I do on a daily basis.’”

De Vore
Recruiting specializes in placing experienced RNs in open positions
throughout the US. To see a list of available openings, click here. To speak with one
of our recruiting specialists, call us at 877-411-4358.

De Vore Recruiting
specializes in finding health care professionals to fill registered nurse and
director-level positions in nursing homes and skilled/assisted living
facilities around the country.

The responsibilities for a registered nurse in an assisted living
facility (ALF) – a residential long-term care environment that includes 24-hour,
health and personal care services for seniors – are specific.

·Be accountable for care practices when it comes
to himself/herself and the staff;

·Ensure care practices have each resident’s best
interests in mind.

Assisted living facilities are unique care environments that work hard
to avoid an institutional feel and look. They seek to aid seniors who are
impaired either cognitively, medically or functional and require some
assistance with day-to-day living activities.

De Vore currently is seeking a skilled candidate to fill a RN
position in Oregon. Also, we’re looking for the right candidate for a RN
nursing supervisor position in a skilled nursing facility in Pennsylvania.
Click here
to learn more.

For a full list of the open positions for which De Vore is looking to
find the right candidates, please visit our website here.

Sometimes nurses are looking to share their services in areas where
there may be a dearth of quality health care professionals, which may require
them to make a multi-state move. Other times, jobs for experienced registered
nurses or director-level positions aren’t readily available in a certain area.

Whatever the reason, nurses may be interested in finding career
openings in new areas but don’t know where to start.

At De Vore Recruiting, we
specialize in finding the right candidates to fill in-demand positions for
experienced registered nurses and directors within skilled nursing facilities.
Here are some tips for health care professionals looking to make a significant
move for the right position.

·If you’re currently unemployed for whatever
reason and looking for a job in another state, it always helps to start
volunteering during your job search. Volunteer work keeps you relevant and
provides a worthwhile bullet point on your resume. You can learn new skills or
just merely keep your skills well-practiced. You will also stay abreast of the
latest technology and techniques within your field. Employers will appreciate that
you’re making an effort to work, rather than just waiting for the next paid
position to come along. Check your local free clinics, blood banks or public
health departments for open volunteer work.

·Typically beginning in spring, nursing career
fairs are a great way to meet potential employers face-to-face in order to make
a more lasting impression. Employers and nursing recruiting agencies will be
together in one place, making it more convenient for you as a job seeker.
Career fairs are also a great place to network.

·Pick up the phone. Call anyone – professional or
personal – you know, as you never really know who knows who. Call people who
aren’t even in the health care industry since they may know someone who may
know someone, etc. Tell your contacts what you’re looking for in a new career
move. Ask them to stay alert for any job leads or for opportunities to refer
you to someone else. Networking and word-of-mouth referrals are the most
effective ways to find and receive a job offer.

·If you’re not finding anything online, it’s
probably time to contact a nursing staffing agency like De Vore Recruiting to
help you find an appropriate position for your skill level. Some agencies
specialize in hospital placement. De Vore is looking for nurses and
director-level employees for skilled nursing facilities. Our experienced
specialists will help find you the right fit.

Call De Vore Recruiting today at 877-411-4358, or visit our open jobs list on our
website to see what’s currently available. You can also submit your resume
online. We look forward to helping you find your future fulfilling career move.

Healthcare jobs continued to show solid growth in November, according
to the recent federal
data. The healthcare industry added nearly 29,000 jobs throughout the month. These jobs filled the following sectors: hospitals,
nursing and residential providers and ambulatory care. The latter saw the most
growth, according to the release. The new jobs added to the 14.9 million
healthcare workers in the U.S.

And news continues to get better for the industry. The report notes
that:

·November’s job growth was significant compared
to the year’s monthly average of 23,500 jobs.

·Healthcare employers added approximately 261,000
jobs – a 1.8 percent increase – in the 12 months that ended in November.

·Hiring recovered (especially at hospitals) this
year following last year’s slowdown.

·Hiring at nursing and residential care
facilities did, however, remain relatively unchanged with 300 new jobs added to
the total number of 3.4 million.

·Job growth totaled .8 percent during the year
that ended in November for nursing homes and residential care employment.
Payrolls increased by 24,500 jobs.

·During the entire year that ended in November,
ambulatory care added 208,200 jobs – a 3.2 percent increase from the previous
year.

De Vore Recruiting
specializes in filling nursing and director-level positions for skilled nursing
facilities around the U.S. If you would like to submit your resume to us, visit
our website here. For a
listing of all of the available positions for which we are recruiting, click here. Call De Vore
today at 877-411-4358 to speak with one of our specialists.

This skilled position is vitally important to a nursing home facility.
A quality nursing home administrator must balance compassion and care for the
residents and their family members while making the right business decisions
for the facility and its profitability.

A nursing home administrator must be thinking about keeping a building
full while maintaining a quality survey history. Other concerns include
providing adequate social services and dining services while fulfilling physical
therapy and occupational needs. All services must be provided and done well.

In California, where De Vore is headquartered, nursing home
administrators must be licensed by the Nursing
Home Administrator Program (NHAP). The licensing helps to assure that the
security, health, safety and rights of the skilled nursing facility are being
met. The NHA must be sure to maintain proper compliance with state and federal
regulations while managing the development and implementation of policies
within the various departments.

A nursing home administrator has to wear a lot of hats. At De Vore,
we're looking for a candidate who can manage the difficult balancing act of understanding
the importance of building revenue while being sensitive to the residents'
needs. We're looking for good communicators — verbal and written — who
understand that the goal is to get a facility to a five-star ranking while also
efficiently generating revenue. Additionally, we would like to see good
stability in the candidate's career history at various facilities.

The NHA will also need to hire and train new staff members and
interpret monthly financial statements. She or he must also prepare an annual
operations budget.

If you are interested in this position, or any of the other open
positions on our website, please give our skilled recruiters a call at
877-411-4358.

Nurses, the front line of patient care, were likely not surprised when
Nina Pham became infected with Ebola while treating patient Thomas Eric Duncan
in Dallas. They have been worried for a while about such diseases and proper
safety precautions at their hospitals. However, worries were amplified thanks
to Pham’s contraction of the disease, especially given the extreme precautions typically
taken when dealing with deadly diseases that lack a cure.

Pham’s case is interesting, as she apparently followed her hospital’s
procedures for dealing with infection control. She wore a gown, mask, gloves
and face shield.

So what needs to happen at hospitals and health care facilities around
the country to help assuage their nurses’ concerns and ensure that their
procedures are foolproof when it comes to dealing with infectious diseases?

Patients requiring isolation require the utmost precaution. There
should be:

·A room to gown and a room to de-gown after
seeing a patient.

·A colleague watching the nurse suit up and down
to ensure that it’s being done efficiently, especially since nurses don’t have
the extra safety of a Hazmat suit when they visit patients.

·Extra measures taken to make sure that nurses working
with Ebola patients or other infectious diseases aren’t fatigued. Lapses in
judgment and care can happen especially if nurses are working a 12-hour or
longer shift. Therefore, proper staffing must be in place to prevent overworked
nurses from having to care for patients with deadly diseases.

The issue with nurses is that sometimes the patient’s needs outweigh
thoughts of their safety and health. They are continuously looking for ways to
care for and help someone feel better. Sometimes, this comes at the expense of
the nurse, as in Pham’s case. Hospitals and health care facilities need to help
their nurses and staff feel confident that all precautions are being taken.

De Vore Recruiting
specializes in finding experienced RNs and director-level nurses to fill
competitive positions around the country. To view current openings for which
we’re looking to hire, click here, or call our
offices at 877-411-4358.

Many
individuals question job security and how roles are changing in particular
fields. The healthcare industry is seeing great expansion, yet hospital jobs
are becoming harder and harder to find. However, with the help of nursing recruitment agencies,
nurses are now able to explore new jobs and revisit traditional roles.

The Importance of Education

Beginning a career as a nurse in a hospital is becoming increasingly difficult.
Despite staff shortages, hospitals have stopped hiring new employees. Also,
existing nurses are postponing retirement. As openings occur, facilities are
searching for applicants
with a high level of education. This is a direct result of the Affordable Care
Act, legislation aimed at improving the quality of care patients receive at
hospitals. Nurses with advanced degrees are entering specialties and leadership
roles.

Shift in Job Placement

A lucky nursing graduate will receive an internship invitation into a hospital,
but most graduates must seek other sources of employment. Although nursing home
jobs were once populated by experienced professionals, they are the new
starting point for many graduates. Since healthcare reform is trying to keep
patients out of hospitals, there is a heightened need for community healthcare.
Home healthcare is the one segment projected to grow the fastest over the next
five years.

To train nurses, many home health agencies offer mentoring and orientation
programs. In a similar fashion, ambulatory surgery centers are training new
nursing graduates to perform tasks including wound care, behavioral health and
chronic illness treatment. Nurses are also being taught to prep patients for
small surgical procedures, administer sedation and perform other triage jobs.

Some graduates are receiving opportunities to work in general medical offices.
Many medical groups are teaming with nursing schools to involve students with
clinic rotations. Through this hands-on learning, students develop critical
thinking skills and a positive bedside manner. If a candidate proves
successful, it is not uncommon to be picked up on a permanent basis.

Besides new nurses, experienced nurses nearing retirement are seeking
employment outside traditional hospital settings. Some are interested in nursing
home jobs, and others choose hospice duties. These new roles are considered the
"new natural progression" in the nursing industry.

While working with a healthcare
recruiter, a nurse is likely to find satisfactory employment that fulfills
individual career goals. It is a smart way to gain benefits and a flexible
schedule. No matter where it leads, a person will be able to enjoy a rewarding
nursing career throughout the field.

Nursing professionals, including the 3
million registered nurses in the U.S., are working in one of the most
demanding and stressful industries. As caregivers working on the front line
providing healing and comfort to patients, the nurses' own mental and physical
states should be of utmost importance to employers.

Focusing on nurses' wellness is important at this time, especially, as
the nation faces a nursing shortage. The American Journal of Medical Quality
forecasts the nursing shortage to increase by 2030, according to a 2012 report.

Part of the nursing shortage problem can be attributed to a large
number of Baby Boomer nurses who will be retiring in the next few years. Also,
there are a large number of registered nurses looking at retirement in the near
future; 47 is the average age of a registered nurse today.

However, much of this forecasted shortage is coming from nursing
burnout. A 2011 survey by the American Nurses Association cites overwork
and stress as being the top health concerns for three out of four nurses. Demanding
work schedules and insufficient staffing are contributing to nurses saying
goodbye to the industry. Nurses are frequently found working 12-hour shifts
over the course of three days. And studies show that nurses who work over
eight-hour shifts are two-and-a-half times more likely to experience burnout.

Sometimes the reason nurses enter the field is the very reason they
leave it. Those who are driven to help others, rather than enjoyment of the
actual work, are more likely to become burnt out, according to a survey of over
700 registered nurses by University of Akron researchers.

Yet there are ways to reverse nursing burnout. While nobody can control
the influx of sick patients and more complex work environments, factors within
employers' control include:

·Ensuring that nurses have a voice in the
workforce and authority to implement changes.

·Providing learning to help them grow in their
profession.

·Recognizing their efforts and vital role in
health care.

·Encouraging mentors to help provide support when
needed and guidance on the job.

Nurses, who see themselves as part of a collective family, need to take
care of themselves and worry about each other. But employers also need to make
sure nurses are cared for so that they can provide their knowledge and
expertise to the best of their ability.

Fatigue and stress need to be minimized to retain and protect nurses.
Studies have shown that nursing burnout directly affects how well patients are
being taken care of, which can be costly for health care facilities.

The health care industry is generally seen as a quality and in-demand
industry in which to enter. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that
the field will continue to offer plenty of job availability and nursing employment through 2020.

Yet there are nursing shortages in various states due to a variety of
reasons, one of which being the fact that Baby Boomer nurses are retiring in
the next few years. Other factors include location, as will be seen in the
following list that highlights states with the greatest nursing shortages,
courtesy of insidermonkey.com.

·Minnesota
– Nurses in rural areas are in demand.

·New York
– Nurses throughout the state, including New York City, are needed. Also,
nurses in this state may find its deep cultural offerings to be a strong
selling point.

·Ohio
– Nurses are needed in this state where quaint towns and mid-sized cities make
it a good place to raise a family.

·Alaska –
It’s the least densely populated state in the country due to what many see as
unfavorable living conditions. However, nurses are in need in this state.

·Utah –
Despite the fact that it boasts some of the most beautiful terrain, the state
is lacking in nurses. Good standards of living help make up for lower pay
nurses may receive.

·Oregon –
The state’s beauty and numerous hiking and skiing options make this a popular
destination.

·Texas –
There is demand for both rural and city nurses in Texas, where cost of living
is affordable.

·Hawaii
– Nurses are in high demand on this tropical paradise and also are paid well.

·California
– The state will need to fill 800,000 new nurses by 2015, according to some
estimates. Nurses are paid well to help with higher costs of living.

·Florida –
Known as a retirement state, Florida will always be in demand for nurses. And
excellent living conditions make this a favorable choice for many.

Top healthcare recruiters De Vore Recruiting specializes in filling
nursing and director-level health care positions for hospitals and facilities around
the country. For a full list of available positions and salaries, visit our
website here. If
you’re interested in having De Vore assist you with your nursing employment
needs, call us at (877) 411-4358 to speak with one of our health care
recruiters.

CAHF is a statewide nonprofit for California’s long-term care
facilities that provide care for the elderly, frail, intellectually disabled
and chronic mental illness sufferers. It also is the largest provider of
continuing education for CA’s long-term care facilities.

This year’s event will feature approximately 270 booths and notable
speakers. Attendees range from registered nurses (RN) and directors of nursing
to facility managers and licensed vocational nurses (LVN).

De Vore Recruiting will be exhibiting at the event for the first time,
despite having attended the event in previous years and engaging in numerous
chapter events. It also is their first year being CAHF members. De Vore Recruiting
specialists Alexis Lyman, Victoria Brahma and Sean De Vore will be on hand at
the event. Sean De Vore encourages any attendees who may be interested in
connecting with De Vore Recruiting at the event to contact him at sean@devorerecruiting.com

De Vore Recruiting will be answering questions and assisting with
industry hiring needs. Attendees at the event also will be able to learn about
regulatory issues, find new suppliers, network, examine new products,
participate in educational programming and voice their opinions about issues
that relate to the long-term care industry.

CAHF promotes long-term care enhancement at the local, regional and
national levels. It also provides timely information regarding industry trends
and developments.

To learn more about De Vore Recruiting and their healthcare recruiting
services, call 877-411-4358 or visit their website. Sign up for the newsletter
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De Vore Recruiting, a healthcare
recruiter based in Sherman Oaks, will be one of 80 exhibitors at California
Assisted Living Association’s (CALA) annual Fall Conference and Trade Show,
running Oct. 27-29.

De Vore is one of the nation’s top healthcare recruiters, finding the
best candidates for skilled nursing and hard-to-fill director-level positions
across the US. As new CALA members this year, De Vore is excited to participate
in the organization’s conference and trade show in Pomona. De Vore will be the
only recruiting agency exhibiting at the trade show, according to company
president Sean De Vore.

The healthcare recruiter is looking forward to being a valuable resource
for assisted living facilities throughout California. Three De Vore recruiting
specialists — Sean De Vore, Maria Paduano, Victoria Brahma — will be on hand at
the trade show to assist with any recruiting needs or to answer questions
regarding day-to-day operations and staffing at assisted living organizations.

De Vore will be providing candidate and client informational sheets
accompanied by testimonials. There will be promotional products and a giveaway.

Sean De Vore is happy to be a part of an organization that places such
a high value in its programming and provides its members with up-to-date
information regarding new policies and legislation.

This year’s topics will include innovative care strategies and the
latest news regarding new legislation. Attendees will take away best practices
from individual sessions and learn about new products and services. It also
functions as a large networking opportunity were professionals learn to provide
the highest quality of care for their residents.

CALA, representing more than 500 assisted living communities, is the
only association in the state that focuses solely on assisted living providers.
The Sacramento-based organization seeks to improve assisted living for
residents by offering leadership, advocacy and education to providers.

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